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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 633.99 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 633.99 and 249.59 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 633.99 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/633.99 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 633.99 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 158,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,239.15/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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